What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Uthukuli?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Uthukuli is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 18h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Uthukuli?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Uthukuli is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Uthukuli?

The distance between Colombo and Uthukuli is 639 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Uthukuli without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Uthukuli without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 41m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Uthukuli?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Colombo to Uthukuli, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Uthukuli?

There are 22+ hotels available in Uthukuli.

Colombo to Uthukuli - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Uthukuli by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Salem, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
7h 22m
₹9,814–34,384
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jn
18h 41m
₹7,350–12,186
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipuram
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Erode
22h 51m
₹8,779–10,509
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Erode Jn
5h 50m
₹13,354–60,504
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Erode Jn
5h 27m
₹12,334–20,674
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Erode Jn
7h 30m
₹14,044–24,194
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Erode Jn
7h 46m
₹12,049–24,379

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

₹6,449Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Uthukuli, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Uthukuli. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Salem (SXV), take the taxi to Salem Jn, take the train to Erode Jn, then take the taxi to Uthukuli. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Uthukuli via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Erode Jn in around 18h 41m.

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